Elina Svitolina delivered a stunning performance at the Australian Open, defeating Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 to advance to the fourth round. The Ukrainian star credited her husband, Gael Monfils, for inspiring her victory. Just hours before Svitolina’s match, Monfils had pulled off a major upset of his own, defeating Taylor Fritz on the same court.
Svitolina, the 28th seed, watched Monfils’ match and felt motivated by his success. “It was a crazy battle today. I got inspired after my husband’s win,” she said. Svitolina stepped up her game in the second set, moving in closer to the net and using powerful forehands to outmaneuver Paolini.
The win sets up a clash against unseeded Russian Veronika Kudermetova, who earlier beat Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-4, 6-2. Svitolina’s performance was a testament to her resilience and determination, showcasing her ability to bounce back from a challenging first set.
Svitolina’s success at the Australian Open is a highlight of her career, and she looks forward to continuing her strong performance in the tournament. Her husband’s support and her own tenacity have proven to be a winning combination.
Svitolina at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
LLLLLWWWLL Ranked no.27, Elina owns a compiled 3-0 record in 2025. Elina is playing at the Australian Open where she conquered the world no.71 Sorana Cirstea 6-4 6-4, the world no.83 Caroline Dolehide 6-1 6-4 and the world no.4 Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-4 6-0.
Elina Svitolina will play the world no.75 Veronika Kudermetova in the 4th round. Their actual record is 2-0 for Kudermetova.
Elina won 17 titles in her career: 9 on hard courts, 6 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Monfils at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
LLLLLWLLLW At the moment ranked no.41, Monfils has achieved a 9-1 match record in 2025. The French player is playing at the moment at the Australian Open where he toppled the world no.30 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6(7) 6-3 6-7(6) 6-7(5) 6-4, the world no.101 Daniel Altmaier 7-5 6-3 7-6(3) and the world no.4 Taylor Fritz 3-6 7-5 7-6(1) 6-4.
Gael Monfils will compete against the world no.20 Ben Shelton in the 4th round. They have never competed against each other so far in top competitions.
Gael has won 1 title in 2025 in Auckland.
Monfils won 13 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Monfils is scheduled to play next in Montpellier (Open Occitanie). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 27th of January.
